Arctic Climate Change Study canceled due to Climate Change

https://www.wired.com/story/arctic-climate-change-study-canceled-due-to-climate-change/?mbid=nl_61617_p7&CNDID=49046367The Canadian research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen, an Arctic expedition vessel, will not be venturing north for its planned trip this year. The highly anticipated voyage aimed to monitor and understand the effects of climate change on Arctic marine and coastal ecosystems.

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